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Biochemistry
The Department of Biology and Biochemistry at University of Houston offers a program of research and study leading to a PhD degree in Biochemistry.
Assessment and Measurement
The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Assessment and Measurement from James Madison University provides high-quality, innovative training that features personalized attention of our faculty and use of the latest technology.
Biomedical Engineering
All students must complete a minimum of 72 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. The Biomedical Engineering program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Emphasis
The Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Emphasis from University of Utah will soon be the required degree for clinically practicing APRNs, CNMs, and nursing leaders in health care organizations.
Neuroscience
Explore one of the most exciting frontiers in biomedical research with a PhD in Neurosciences from Case Western Reserve University, one of the top research universities in the U.S.
Marine Biology and Ecology
The mission of the Marine Biology and Ecology (MBE) PhD program at the University of Miami, is to train the next generation of scientists in the fundamental skills, knowledge, and practice of biology of the oceanic environment.
Aerospace Engineering
The degree of Philosophical Doctor (Ph.D.) in Aerospace Engineering at University of Oklahoma requires the completion of an original research dissertation in addition to coursework beyond the bachelor's/master's degree.
Pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutics at The University of Iowa is the scientific discipline that studies how to develop novel drug entities, which may range from small organic molecules to large proteins or nucleic acids and even cells, into safe and effective drug products used by patients and caregivers to treat or prevent disease.
Social Work
The College of Social Work offers the Doctor of Social Work degree (DSW). The College of Social Work DSW program is designed for MSSW/MSW graduates with significant clinical social work practice experience interested in earning an advanced clinical degree in social work. The Social Work program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Music
Entering Doctor of Philosophy from The University of Iowa students must take two School of Music advisory examinations—one in music history and one in music theory.
Instrumental Conducting
Candidates for the Doctor of Musical Arts in Instrumental Conducting at the Frost School of Music from the University of Miami must possess and demonstrate a gift of musical leadership based upon broad experience with instrumental ensembles and a strong foundation of skills from previous training.
Biology
The Biology program from the University of Miami aims to train graduate students in integrative research, with a curriculum that exposes students to the major sub-disciplines of biology and a program that allows enough flexibility to develop interdisciplinary work. Our major strengths include developmental biology, global change biology, neuroscience, and species interactions.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Gain the clinical knowledge and leadership expertise needed to become a sought-after healthcare practitioner. We offer this Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Valparaiso University.
Special Education
A research-oriented program with an interdisciplinary focus that prepares students for leadership positions in special education. Special Education Applicants should have a master's degree in special education or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. They also should have had field experience prior to applying for admission to the program.
Religious Studies
The Department of Religious Studies' doctoral program at The University of Iowa prepares students to become specialists in the study and teaching of religion and in the dissemination of new knowledge in religious studies and related fields.
Rehabilitation Science
Rehabilitation Science from University of California, San Francisco takes a non-traditional approach that addresses the broader perspective of both basic and clinical sciences in the areas of musculoskeletal and neurorehabilitation.
Curriculum, Instruction and the Science of Learning
The Curriculum, Instruction and the Science of Learning (CISL) PhD program from the University at Buffalo is a multidisciplinary doctoral degree that focuses on addressing practical educational problems through research in diverse contexts for learning and teaching.
Physics
Physics from Louisiana State University has three phases and the goal is to develop a professional-level competence in creative research.
Sociology
The PhD in Sociology is designed for students who have completed the Sociology MA at The New School for Social Research or a comparable master's degree from another university.
Economics
The College at West Virginia University offers the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree with specializations in financial Economics, international economics, monetary economics, public economics, regional and urban economics, and resource economics.